Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
A bronze oil lamp and bell
South India, 15th centuy and Java, 12th century
The lamp of shallow circular form with a small pointed spout and and projecting stylized monkey grip. The bell of dome form with slightly faceted sides with the ridges overlaid with braided bands issued from a collar of scrolling motifs around the suspension loop.
6 1/4 in., 5 in. (15.9, 12.7 cm.) long and high
The lamp of shallow circular form with a small pointed spout and and projecting stylized monkey grip. The bell of dome form with slightly faceted sides with the ridges overlaid with braided bands issued from a collar of scrolling motifs around the suspension loop.
6 1/4 in., 5 in. (15.9, 12.7 cm.) long and high
Sold for
US$ 312
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Acquired from Maharikh Desai, London, 1995
Sotheby's, New York, December 8, 1983, lot 129. from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bull
Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art
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